The Entrepreneurship Program at Metropolitan State University is in its second evolutionary year. As a local business leader and entrepreneur, Kimberly was recently invited to participate as a member of the program’s advisory board, as well as to contribute as a guest lecturer and panelist for the program’s ongoing offerings.

The ExecRank Operational Excellence Advisory Council reviews tools, processes, and procedures that drive operational excellence. Some topics of discussion include, but are not limited to: partners, customers, ongoing investments, profitability, information systems, operations management,and decision making. The executives on this advisory council are experts in the field of Operational Excellence, eager to share their knowledge and provide insight into successful business strategies. Members discuss best practices and evolving trends in this space as they apply to the executive team and the boardroom.Kimberly will be contributing to the panel on an important topic that often serves as the tipping point for organizations with respect to Growth vs. Sustainable Growth: What are steps or strategies that COO’s and other operational leaders should prioritize in their collaboration with other C-Suite members/senior managers during times of significant growth to foster long-term organizational success?

The ExecRank Executive Management Advisory Council focuses on the challenges of managing a company from an executive perspective. The topics discussed include, but are not limited to: exit strategy, M&A, and turnarounds. The executives on this advisory council are experts in the field of Executive Management, eager to share their knowledge and provide insight into successful business strategies. Members discuss best practices and evolving trends in this space as they apply to the executive team and the boardroom.Kimberly will be contributing to the panel regarding one of the greatest challenges for departing founders and executives – the scenario of stepping back from responsibilities…while still owning a significant portion of the organization. What is the tipping point for an owner when it comes to working to empower the next wave of leaders and defending the assets you have worked so hard to build?

The ExecRank Executive Management Advisory Council focuses on the challenges of managing a company from an executive perspective. The topics discussed include, but are not limited to: exit strategy, M&A, and turnarounds. The executives on this advisory council are experts in the field of Executive Management, eager to share their knowledge and provide insight into successful business strategies. Members discuss best practices and evolving trends in this space as they apply to the executive team and the boardroom.Kimberly will be contributing to the panel regarding one of the greatest challenges for departing founders and executives – the scenario of stepping back from responsibilities…while still owning a significant portion of the organization. What is the tipping point for an owner when it comes to working to empower the next wave of leaders and defending the assets you have worked so hard to build?

“Opportunity for emerging US businesses to promote their global expansion aspirations and growth strategies in exchange for the opportunity to receive $10,000 / $2,5000 / $1,000 in service credits from international shipping leader UPS. Co-Hosted by the Dallas Cowboys.”

“Presented by the Denver Post, The 80/95 Awards will kick off Millennial Weekend Denver. This networking reception will highlight the positive impact created by the generation widely recognized as being born between 1980 to 1995. Award categories focus on entrepreneurship, civic engagement and lifestyle & culture.”

8/15/2016 – Denver Gives Week, Hosted by the University of Colorado at Denver Business School & Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship (Featured Speaker)

“Unique Considerations of Strategy, Operations Architecture and Enterprise Acceleration in Small Business and Non-Profit Environments”.